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amicably

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈæmɪkəbɫi// UK //ˈæmɪkəbli// am·i·ca·bly

adv. in a friendly and peaceful way. You use this when people agree to stop an argument or end a relationship without fighting.

adv. in a friendly, peaceful, or conciliatory manner. Often describes the resolution of a dispute or the termination of a relationship without conflict.


SIMPLE

The two neighbors ended their argument amicably.

CONTEXTUAL

After months of difficult negotiations, the two companies finally reached an amicably agreement to share the profits.

COMPLEX

Despite their fundamental disagreements on the project's direction, the partners managed to part ways amicably, ensuring that their professional reputations remained intact for future collaborations.

Origin

From Middle English amcabily, equivalent to amicable + -ly. Piecewise doublet of amiably.

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